PoliticsUS Midterm Elections 2026: Seats Needed for Congressional Control
The US midterm elections on November 3, 2026, will decide control of Congress. All 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats are up for election. Republicans currently hold narrow majorities in both chambers, with 218 House seats and 214 Democrats. To control the House, a party needs 218 seats. Republicans have 140 safe seats, 55 likely wins, and 45 competitive seats, making the election highly contested.
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